Night Caller

A Los Angeles woman begins receiving disturbing late-night phone calls from a man who claims he can kill her. As the calls become more frequent and menacing, she enlists the help of a detective to uncover the identity of her tormentor and put an end to his threats before he can carry them out.

Night Caller, also known as 'The Night Caller Temptress,' is a made-for-television horror film that received a mixed reception upon its release. While Tobe Hooper's involvement as director brought some anticipation, the film was often criticized for its slow pacing and predictable plot, though some found its suspenseful elements effective.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and a few genuinely chilling moments.
• Criticized for a meandering plot and reliance on familiar horror tropes.
• Lee Purcell's performance was noted as a highlight, anchoring the film's tension.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this made-for-TV film, but those available suggest a divided opinion, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful premise and others finding it underwhelming compared to Hooper's theatrical work.

Despite being directed by Tobe Hooper, known for genre classics like 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' and 'Poltergeist,' 'Night Caller' was produced as a made-for-television movie, which often limits the scope and intensity of the horror elements.